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Schindler Holding AG, commonly known as Schindler Group or simply Schindler, is a global leader in urban mobility solutions. Headquartered in Ebikon, Switzerland (CH), this prominent company operates across all major continents, primarily serving the extensive construction work sector (45).
Founded in 1874, Schindler boasts a long-standing heritage of innovation in vertical transportation. They specialise in the design, installation, maintenance, and modernisation of cutting-edge elevators, escalators, and moving walks, integrating advanced digital solutions and sustainable practices to enhance building efficiency and user experience.
As one of the world’s foremost providers, Schindler is dedicated to delivering safe, reliable, and intelligent mobility systems for commercial, residential, and public spaces. Their continuous advancements in elevator and escalator technology ensure seamless movement and optimal performance within the built environment.
+67 vs industry average
Schindler Holding AG’s score of 91 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Construction Work has above-average carbon intensity
The Construction Work industry has reduced its overall emissions by 39% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Schindler Holding AG, headquartered in Switzerland and operating in the Construction work industry, reported its latest global carbon emissions for 2025 as approximately 7.93 billion kg CO2e. This total comprises about 125.76 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, approximately 53.61 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (location-based), and around 7.80 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
In 2024, the company's total global emissions were approximately 10.26 billion kg CO2e. This included roughly 131.23 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, about 54.90 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 (location-based), and approximately 10.13 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3. Looking back to 2023, Schindler Holding AG's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 139.53 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (location-based) emissions were around 56.78 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were about 11.52 billion kg CO2e.
Schindler Holding AG has committed to ambitious climate targets. The company has set a Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) approved near-term target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 50% by 2030, using a 2020 base year. Additionally, they aim to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 42% within the same timeframe. For the long term, Schindler Holding AG has an SBTi-approved commitment to reach net-zero GHG emissions across the value chain by 2040 from a 2020 base year, with a goal to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 90% by 2040. The company also aims for a complete transition to renewable electricity by 2025, having joined RE100 in 2021.
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90% reduction in scope 3 total
Schindler Holding AG commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 90% by 2040 from a 2020 base year.
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50% reduction in Scope 2
Schindler Holding AG commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 50% by 2030 from a 2020 base year.
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42% reduction in scope 3 total
Schindler Holding AG also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 42% within the same timeframe.
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